SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

Most active of all have been schemes for distributing popular stealers, remote access tools (RATs), Trojans that provide hidden remote access, and miners that harness computing power to mine cryptocurrency. This technique is used to hinder automatic analysis by antivirus solutions and sandboxes. Gaining persistence in the system.

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eSecurity Planet

MARCH 10, 2025

A new wave of cyberattacks is sweeping through Russia as cybercriminals deploy the so-called SilentCryptoMiner a cryptocurrency miner masquerading as a legitimate internet bypass tool. Attackers package the SilentCryptoMiner within archives advertised as deep packet inspection (DPI) bypass utilities.

VPN 52

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The malware has been active since at least December 2018, it targets cryptocurrency users as a triple threat. The malware uses the victim’s resource to mine cryptocurrency, steals cryptocurrency wallet-related files, and replaces wallet addresses in the clipboard to hijack cryptocurrency payments.

Cryptocurrency 142

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Security Affairs

APRIL 19, 2021

Avast researchers analyzed the activity of a simple cryptocurrency malware dubbed HackBoss that allowed its operators to earn over $560K. The antivirus company Avast analyzed the case of a simple malware dubbed HackBoss and how it allowed its operators to earn more $560K worth of cryptocurrency since November 2018.

Cryptocurrency 145

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 17, 2019

European airport systems were infected with a Monero cryptocurrency miner that was linked to the Anti-CoinMiner campaign discovered this summer by Zscaler researchers. . Experts pointed out that the Monero miners were installed on the European airport systems, even if they were running an industry-standard antivirus.

Cryptocurrency 75

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Security Affairs

APRIL 14, 2019

The crooks used malicious emails purporting to be legitimate from such entities as Western Union, Norton AntiVirus and the IRS to spread the malware. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Cryptocurrency 111

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

Researchers at Z s caler have spotted a new malware dubbed InnfiRAT that infects victims’ systems to steal cryptocurrency wallet data. . Researchers at Z s caler have discovered a new Trojan dubbed InnfiRAT that implements many standard Trojan capabilities along with the ability to steal cryptocurrency wallet data. .

Cryptocurrency 111

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Cisco Security

JULY 7, 2025

Endpoint security still meant antivirus agents. The astonishing accumulation of personal information available from data brokers and collected from a fusion of advertising and social media has made social engineering attacks much more effective. Cloud computing was nascent and was still without online storage and elastic compute.

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SecureList

APRIL 21, 2025

The attackers clone these websites and inject malicious advertisements into the cloned page that redirect users to a malicious CAPTCHA. Fake Telegram channels for pirated content and cryptocurrencies. When a user searches for such content, the fraudulent channels appear at the top of the search.

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Malware Cryptocurrency Software Antivirus 80

Security Affairs

APRIL 26, 2020

Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Hacking 119

Hacking Spyware Advertising Antivirus 119

Krebs on Security

JULY 8, 2019

But GandCrab far eclipsed the success of competing ransomware affiliate programs largely because its authors worked assiduously to update the malware so that it could evade antivirus and other security defenses. advertise Dedserver and include images watermarked with the nickname “oneillk2.”

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Security Affairs

JULY 16, 2020

.” The malicious code supports multiple commands, it could launch overlay attacks, log keystrokes, send spam the victims’ contact lists with SMS messages, and prevent victims from using antivirus software. The list of targeted apps includes cryptocurrency wallet applications (i.e. Pierluigi Paganini.

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Digital Shadows

JUNE 7, 2021

It’s been a pretty big year so far for cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrencies’ current total market cap sits just above $1.7 The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase recently launched an IPO, India has reversed a ban on cryptocurrencies, and ransomware groups continue to demand payment in anonymity-based cryptocurrency.

Cryptocurrency 52

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SecureList

JULY 10, 2025

Additionally, he used free online services for malware detection to protect his system, but no commercial antivirus software. With these tools, the attackers successfully obtained passphrases for the developer’s wallets and then syphoned off cryptocurrency. Both implants communicated with the C2 server 144.172.112[.]84

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SecureList

OCTOBER 4, 2024

In a recent campaign starting in 2022, unknown malicious actors have been trying to mine cryptocurrency on victims’ devices without user consent; they’ve used large amounts of resources for distribution, but what’s more, used multiple unusual vectors for defense evasion and persistence.

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Scams Cryptocurrency Malware Software 145

Malwarebytes

JUNE 17, 2021

This popularity among users also makes it a popular target for advertisers and malicious actors. uBlock will block advertisements, including video ads, as well as trackers. What is the best antivirus extension for Chrome? There are no antivirus extensions for Chrome in the traditional sense. you may ask. uBlock Origin.

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Advertising Antivirus Passwords Malware 123

Security Affairs

JULY 25, 2019

Researchers at Intezer have discovered a new variant of WatchBog, a Linux-based cryptocurrency mining botnet, that also includes a module to scan the Internet for Windows RDP servers vulnerable to the Bluekeep vulnerability (CVE-2019-0708). Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. gooobb ” file.

Cryptocurrency 101

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Security Affairs

MAY 21, 2021

CyberNews researchers found that crooks could abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies. CyberNews researchers found that cybercriminals are able to abuse cryptocurrency exchange API keys and steal cryptocurrencies from their victims’ accounts without being granted withdrawal rights.

Cryptocurrency 107

Cryptocurrency Accountability Marketing Passwords 107

Krebs on Security

MAY 13, 2024

ru , which at one point advertised the sale of wooden staircases. For example, the Treasury documents on Khoroshev mention a single cryptocurrency address, and yet experts interviewed for this story say there are no obvious clues connecting this address to Khoroshev or Putinkrab. and admin@stairwell.ru used the password 225948.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 22, 2022

When I first began writing about Vrublevsky in 2009 as a reporter for The Washington Post , ChronoPay and its sister firm Red & Partners (RNP) were earning millions setting up payment infrastructure for fake antivirus peddlers and spammers pimping male enhancement drugs.

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SC Magazine

JUNE 25, 2021

Malicious hackers are increasingly mobbing the video game industry, with major companies suffering data breaches, having their source code sold or leaked online and games serving as playgrounds to push malware or mine cryptocurrencies. billion attacks tracked by the company across different countries.

Computers and Electronics 121

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Security Boulevard

MARCH 30, 2022

While recently perusing one of these hacking forums during regular research activities, the Zscaler ThreatLabz team came across BlackGuard, a sophisticated stealer, advertised for sale. BlackGuard detects antivirus processes. This allows it to bypass antivirus and string-based detection. String decryption technique.

Malware 98

Malware Hacking Antivirus Passwords 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 15, 2023

The Uptycs Threat Research team discovered the QwixxRAT (aka Telegram RAT) in early August 2023 while it was advertised through Telegram and Discord platforms. “To avoid detection by antivirus software, the RAT employs command and control functionality through a Telegram bot. .

Malware 98

Malware Antivirus Cryptocurrency Advertising 98

Webroot

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Adware : Installs itself on your device and displays unwanted online advertisements and pop-ups. Cryptojacking : Hides on your device and steals its computing resources to mine cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Use antivirus software like Webroot Premium to protect all your devices.

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Security Affairs

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

To bypass antivirus systems, hackers send out malicious emails in non-working hours with delayed activation. Another technique used by cybercriminals to bypass antivirus systems is a targeted attack, in which malicious email are delivered outside regular working hours. More than 80% of all malicious files were disguised as .zip

Ransomware 98

Ransomware Antivirus Banking Malware 98

Security Affairs

AUGUST 27, 2020

Most of us already know the importance of using antivirus , anti-malware, and VPNs to secure our computers, phones, and other devices against potential attacks. Or they can simply use these printers to mine cryptocurrency, ramping up their victims’ electricity bills in the process. Original post: [link]. Not so much.

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Security Boulevard

JANUARY 13, 2025

Candy Crush, Tinder, MyFitnessPal: See the Thousands of Apps Hijacked to Spy on Your Location 404media Note: This isn't a privacy change by apps displaying programmatic advertising, rather a revelation how location data companies may acquire user location data using shady tactics.

Scams 89

Scams Phishing Advertising Encryption 89

Security Affairs

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The malicious code is used by the hackers to deliver a Moner (XMR) crypto miner that is not detected by almost any antivirus solution. “It is expected that the group will continue to exploit more vulnerabilities to mine additional cryptocurrencies in the near future.” Pierluigi Paganini.

Cybercrime 91

Cybercrime DNS Malware Advertising 91

Security Affairs

JULY 19, 2019

The Rubella Macro Builder is cheap, fast and easy to use, the malware it generated can evade antivirus detection. The police also seized around 20,000 Euro (around $22,000) in cryptocurrency such as Bitcoins. . Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 97

Malware Social Engineering Advertising Antivirus 97

Security Affairs

AUGUST 20, 2019

It is essential to install firewall and antivirus software on your routers and keep them up-to-date. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Copyright (C) 2014 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->.

Hacking 111

Hacking VPN Internet Internet 111

Security Affairs

AUGUST 28, 2019

In recent campaigns, the Retadup worm was observed delivering Monero cryptocurrency miners in Latin America. Earlier this year, malware researchers from Avast antivirus firm discovered a design flaw in the C&C protocol of the botnet that could have been exploited to remove the malware from infected computers. Pierluigi Paganini.

Malware 110

Malware Advertising Antivirus Cryptocurrency 110

SecureWorld News

AUGUST 8, 2022

It has been sold on underground hacker forums for stealing browser data, user credentials, and cryptocurrency information. FormBook FormBook is an information stealer advertised in hacking forums. AZORult AZORult is used to steal information from compromised systems. AZORult's developers are constantly updating its capabilities.

Malware 98

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 19, 2019

Another successful strategy for preventing phishing is to secure your device using anti-malware, antivirus, VPN and other security softwares. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Copyright (C) 2014-2015 Media.net Advertising FZ-LLC All Rights Reserved -->. Protect Your Device and Connection.

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Phishing Accountability Authentication Identity Theft 111

Security Affairs

JULY 30, 2018

The latest version appears more sophisticated than previous ones, it implements the ability to steal histories from browsers (except IE and Edge), it includes a conditional loader that checks certain parameters before running the malicious code, and includes the support for Exodus, Jaxx, Mist, Ethereum, Electrum, Electrum-LTC cryptocurrency wallets.

Spyware 72

Spyware Cryptocurrency Passwords Malware 72

SecureList

MARCH 1, 2021

After the application ran, it could follow one of several scenarios, depending on its creator’s greed and the advertising module’s capabilities. We had recorded apps featuring aggressive advertising appearing in Google Play before, but 2020 proved rich in this kind of cases. Advertising banner (left) and open Ewind.kp

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Security Affairs

MARCH 18, 2019

Make sure that your system is up to date and have necessary security tools installed in your system, such as virtual private network , antivirus and others. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. She is a small business owner, traveler and investor of cryptocurrencies. Pierluigi Paganini.

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SecureList

APRIL 10, 2023

It is especially important to analyze how this threat originates, because many cybercriminals work in teams, buying and selling Google Play accounts, malware, advertising services, and more. Malware and unwanted software is frequently injected into cryptocurrency trackers, financial apps, QR-code scanners and even dating apps.

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